How Blank Sailings Are Disrupting the Furniture Supply Chain — And What We're Doing About It
In today’s global economy, furniture supply chains are facing increasing strain from blank sailings. This disruption creates a ripple effect across industries, and wholesale furniture is no exception. At Style In Form, we're navigating these challenges with transparency and proactive planning — and we want our partners and customers to be fully informed.
Blank sailings refer to the cancellation of scheduled cargo ship departures, often at short notice. These are becoming more frequent—and more impactful.
But why do blank sailings happen in the first place? They typically occur when the global economy begins to slow. In these conditions, shipping companies deliberately cancel sailings to limit supply and prevent freight rates from dropping too low. While this helps stabilize the shipping market from their perspective, it creates a domino effect for importers, manufacturers, and retailers.
For the furniture industry — where large, bulky items rely heavily on ocean freight — blank sailings can result in delayed product availability, inconsistent inventory flow, and longer lead times for restocks and new launches.
While blank sailings are largely outside any single company’s control, how we respond makes all the difference. We appreciate your continued partnership as we work through this challenge together — with transparency, agility, and customer-first solutions.
